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Physician’s Assistant

Physician’s Assistant. Jordan Moore. My Interest. Becoming a physician’s assistant Working in a hospital, specifically Children’s Surgical area. Why I’m Interested. Many options Good pay Shorter training than medical school Not as stressful as being an actual physician.

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Physician’s Assistant

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  1. Physician’s Assistant Jordan Moore

  2. My Interest • Becoming a physician’s assistant • Working in a hospital, specifically Children’s • Surgical area

  3. Why I’m Interested • Many options • Good pay • Shorter training than medical school • Not as stressful as being an actual physician

  4. What Can a PA Do? • Take patient medical histories • Conduct physical exams • Diagnose and treat illnesses • Order and interpret tests • Develop treatment plans • Counsel on preventive healthcare Assist in surgery • Write prescriptions

  5. Getting to PA School • Undergraduate degree fulfilling prerequisite courses • Find an accredited PA school in Ohio (there are 9) • Volunteer hours • Need a 3.0 minimum GPA in Ohio • GRE

  6. PA School • 26-28 month program • Fulfill the course schedule they have planned • Receive a Master’s Degree

  7. Certification • Take the PANCE (Physician’s assistant national certifying exam) • PA-C : Physician Assistant- Certified • 100 hours of CME every 2 years • Recertification every 10 years

  8. Resources • http://www.ohiopa.com/aws/OAPA/pt/sp/students (Ohio Association of PhysicianAssistants) • http://www.aapa.org (American Academy of PhysicianAssistants) • http://www.med.ohio.gov/practitioner.htm License application

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